Bars in Murphysboro

Big Muddy Brewing is Murphysboro's local craft brewery — easy to walk into, low-key in atmosphere, and a solid pit stop for anyone passing through southern Illinois. Best visited on a dry afternoon for the outdoor seating. Skip it if you need a full dinner menu or a cocktail program; book it if you want a relaxed, no-fuss pint in a town that keeps things genuine.